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Quotes about Pain and Suffering from Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Fyodor Dostoevsky, a renowned Russian writer (1821-1881), is hailed as one of the greatest novelists in world literature. His works are considered masterpieces that delve into the human condition amid the complex backdrop of 19th-century Russia. Dostoevsky's novels, like "Crime and Punishment," "The Idiot," "Demons," and "The Brothers Karamazov," explore profound philosophical and religious themes.
His literary journey began in Moscow, where he was introduced to literature through fairy tales and books by Russian and foreign authors. Tragically, he lost his mother at the age of 15 and went on to join the Nikolayev Military Engineering Institute after leaving school. As an engineer, he initially enjoyed a comfortable life, supplemented by translating books. In the mid-1840s, he penned his debut novel, "Poor Folk," which opened the door to Saint Petersburg's literary circles.
However, his involvement with the Petrashevsky Circle, a group discussing banned books critical of Tsarist Russia, led to his arrest in 1849, initially facing a death sentence. Fortunately, it was commuted at the last moment. Dostoevsky then endured four years in a Siberian prison camp and six years of compulsory military service in exile. In the following years, he worked as a journalist, publishing his own magazines and "A Writer's Diary." He also traveled through Western Europe and grappled with a gambling addiction that caused financial struggles, even resorting to begging for money. Despite these challenges, he rose to become one of Russia's most widely read and respected writers.
Dostoevsky's literary legacy includes thirteen novels, three novellas, seventeen short stories, and various other writings. His influence extended far beyond Russia, impacting writers like Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and Anton Chekhov, as well as philosophers such as Friedrich Nietzsche and Jean-Paul Sartre. His books have been translated into over 170 languages and inspired numerous films, leaving an enduring mark on literature and thought worldwide.
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